Stationary Engineer 2 - 20027926

State of Ohio•Orient, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer 2 serves as a lead worker over lower-level powerhouse workers and/or inmates, providing work direction and training in the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of powerhouse equipment. The role works at the Southeastern Correctional Institution in Orient, Ohio, in a secure correctional environment. Compensation is approximately $25.61 per hour, with a stated pay range of approximately $54,000 to $72,000; starting pay depends on qualifications, education, experience, and location. This is a permanent, full-time classified position represented by OCSEA. The engineer monitors powerhouse operations, records readings and operating information, maintains equipment and supply records, and performs boiler inspections and maintenance. The position also includes maintaining inmate security and performing institutional security functions as required. The role participates in institutional committees and attends required training, seminars, and meetings.

Requirements

  • Hold a Stationary Steam Engineer License pursuant to Section 4104.19 of the Revised Code.
  • Have six months of experience as a licensed stationary engineer.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and provide work direction and training to lower-level powerhouse workers and/or inmates in powerhouse equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and operation.
  • Make powerhouse rounds, read gauges, adjust equipment, and observe equipment operation.
  • Start, stop, and change over generating equipment as needed.
  • Maintain powerhouse logs recording gauge readings, fuel consumed, and power generated.
  • Maintain records of work performed, timecards, and related information.
  • Maintain the security of inmates.
  • Maintain inventory of parts and supplies and order parts.
  • Oversee and/or perform maintenance on the area around the powerhouse.
  • Perform annual boiler inspections and maintenance.
  • Serve on institutional committees.
  • Attend required training, seminars, and/or meetings.
  • Perform security functions as required, such as man-down response, shakedowns, and inmate movement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
  • Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
  • Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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